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The Happiest Refugee: My Journey from Tragedy to Comedy by Anh Do (Paperback, 2010)
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Anh Do nearly didn't make it to Australia. Life in Australia was hard, an endless succession of back-breaking work, crowded rooms, ruthless landlords and make-do everything. Anh asked how many hours he worked.
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Anh Do nearly didn't make it to Australia. His entire family came close to losing their lives on the sea as they escaped from war-torn Vietnam in an overcrowded boat. But thing - t murderous pirates, r the imminent threat of death by hunger, disease or dehydration as they drifted for days - could quench their desire to make a better life in a country where freedom existed.Life in Australia was hard, an endless succession of back-breaking work, crowded rooms, ruthless landlords and make-do everything. But there was a loving extended family, and always friends and play and something to laugh about for Anh, his brother Khoa and their sister Tram. Things got harder when their father left home when Anh was thirteen - they felt his loss very deeply and their mother struggled to support the family on her own. His mother's sacrifice was an inspiration to Anh and he worked hard during his teenage years to help her make ends meet, also managing to graduate high school and then university.Ather inspiration was the comedian Anh met when he was about to sign on for a 60-hour a week corporate job. Anh asked how many hours he worked. 'Four,' the answer came back, and that was it. He was going to be a comedian!The Happiest Refugee tells the incredible, uplifting and inspiring life story of one of our favourite personalities. Tragedy, humour, heartache and unswerving determination - a big life with big dreams. Anh's story will move and amuse all who read it.Product Identifiers
PublisherAllen & Unwin
ISBN-101742372384
ISBN-139781742372389
eBay Product ID (ePID)95822789
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Happiest Refugee: My Journey from Tragedy to Comedy
AuthorAnh Do
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
TypeBiography
GenreBiographies & True Stories
Number of Pages240 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height234mm
Item Width153mm
Item Weight338g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorAnh Do
Country/Region of ManufactureAustralia
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- 19 Apr, 2016
The happiest refugee--
One thing impresses me immensely and that is the emphasis on family values contained in this book. No matter how poorly they were living and the lack of food, they were always willing to share with the many cousins, uncles and aunties. Anh Do's respect for his parents was a joy to read about. and the love and help he gave his Mother was inspiring--especially as it all came from his heart and was not forced. The love he feels for his wife and children is just beautiful, and I hope one day she changes her mind and gives Anh Do the gift of a last baby, a girl. (Anh Do has 3 boys). Anh Do writes about the many hardships growing up in Vietnam and the memorable boat trip to Australia fighting off pirates, and going to a Catholic school in Australia. It is a touching and memorable book and I would like to see a sequel about his later life in Australia.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 03 Jan, 2020
Great book about Anh Do and his family.
Highly recommended. Great story that had me wanting to read more; bought for husband, reading first for myself. A fascinating account of Anh Do's life as well as some insight into his family. He writes like he is talking to the reader and telling you his story so it is easy to read and to get some insight into his family's struggles. Some sad bits but generally very positive - just like the author.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 15 Dec, 2023
Migration with humour.
A revealing autobiography from a quite light-hearted comedian. Shades of darkness show the reality of his life. I’m going to have my grandson read it; at 14, I’m surprised at how little he knows about migrants of that time: the “boat people”.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 08 May, 2022
Do yourself a favor!
If you read any book this year, make it This one. From the start and all the way through, it was full of hope, optimism and courage. I believe it is the best book I have read and fully recommend secondary schools having it as a class novel!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Sep, 2020
What a great example Anh is to us all!
what an engaging read - I couldn't put it down! And my regard for Anh Do has tripled!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 19 Nov, 2020
An dos incredible life journey
I absolutely loved reading this book. Thank youVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Feb, 2018
Anh Do's journey (so far)
Very easy to read this well written story of refugee family miraculously picked up on the high seas after being stripped of all possessions, but their lives, by two lots of pirates. Granted refugee status and accepted to live in Australia, so began their next learning curve. Engrossing, funny and heart warming.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 25 Jul, 2019
A boys review
I bought it for my 13 year old grandson to read, as he only likes true stories, he thought it was incredible how Anh & his family got to Australia, & relates the struggles they had growing up, to his situation growing up with his mum & sister, sometimes with tears. A great book allround.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Apr, 2018
Superb autobiography
Fantastic book of an amazing man and his family's story of survival and tenacity. A book that is hard to put down and highlights the lives that people have fled from to end up on Australian shores. Love, family bonds, humour, tenacity, bravery and some luck thrown in and we have a wonderful tale from a gifted comedian.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 27 Jun, 2019
It describes Anh Do perfectly.
I could’t put the book down, it kept you interested right to the end and having photos helped to identify everyone in the book. Also the fact that a part of the cost of the book goes to the Cancer Society is great.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
